stewardess

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A female flight attendant (a member of the crew of an airplane who is responsible for the comfort and safety of its passengers).
A woman who works at housekeeping and passenger service aboard a ship, yacht, or other type of boat that carries passengers.
A female steward (any sense).

Pronunciation

/ˈstu.ɚ.dɪs/ /ˈstʊɹ.dɪs/ /stjuː.əˈdɛs/ /ˈstjuː.ə.dɛs/ /ˈstjuː.ə.dɪs/ /ˈstjʊə.dɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-stewardess.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-stewardess2.wav

Word forms

stewardess stewardesses stewardii

Etymology

From steward + -ess (feminine suffix).

Synonyms

air-girl air hostess airline stewardess air stewardess cart tart flight hostess flight stewardess hostie sky girl sky waitress trolley dolly

Related words

air nurse flight nurse

Derived words

wine stewardess

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